CTET September 2026 Registration Reopens: Apply Online, Eligibility, Fees and Exam Update

CTET September 2026 Registration: Latest Update

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 application window has been reopened for candidates who could not complete their registration during the original application period. The re-opened application facility is available from 25 August 2026 through 1 September 2026. Candidates who intend to appear in the September session should complete the online application and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.

CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for assessing eligibility for appointment as teachers for Classes I to VIII. Qualifying the examination does not itself guarantee appointment, because recruitment is carried out separately by the concerned schools or recruiting authorities according to their applicable rules.

Important Dates

The original application process began on 11 May 2026 and the initial closing date was 10 June 2026. The registration facility was subsequently reopened on 25 August 2026, with 1 September 2026 as the final date for submitting the application and paying the applicable fee. The examination date mentioned for 6 September 2026 has been postponed, and a revised examination schedule should be checked through the latest official notice before making travel or examination arrangements. Admit card availability is expected before the examination, while the result date has not been announced.

CTET September 2026 Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the paper selected and the teacher-training qualification held by the applicant. For Paper I, which relates to teaching Classes I to V, qualifying routes include Senior Secondary with the prescribed marks along with an eligible Diploma in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education, Diploma in Education (Special Education), or other permitted teacher-training qualifications. Certain routes also permit graduation with the required marks together with B.Ed., subject to the applicable rules.

For Paper II, intended for Classes VI to VIII, candidates may qualify through graduation with an eligible D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., or through prescribed Senior Secondary routes such as B.El.Ed. or integrated teacher-education programmes. Candidates should match their qualification and training status with the applicable eligibility clause before submitting the form.

There is no prescribed upper age limit for appearing in CTET. Applicants should nevertheless satisfy the required academic and professional qualification conditions. No separate domicile restriction is specified in the information provided for this examination.

Application Fee

For candidates applying for only Paper I, the fee is Rs. 1,000 for General and OBC categories and Rs. 500 for SC, ST and PwD categories. For candidates applying for both Paper I and Paper II, the fee is Rs. 1,200 for General and OBC categories and Rs. 600 for SC, ST and PwD categories. Online payment can be completed through the payment methods made available during registration.

CTET Exam Pattern

CTET has two papers. Paper I is for candidates seeking eligibility for Classes I to V, while Paper II is for Classes VI to VIII. Each paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 150 marks. The examination is conducted in OMR-based mode and the duration is 150 minutes. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Paper I consists of Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I and Language II, with 30 questions from each section. Paper II includes Child Development and Pedagogy with 30 questions, Language I with 30 questions, Language II with 30 questions, and a 60-question Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science section depending on the candidate's selected subject combination.

How to Apply for CTET September 2026

1. Open the official CTET application portal and access the September 2026 registration facility.
2. Complete the required candidate registration and enter personal, educational and communication details accurately.
3. Select the appropriate paper, language options and examination-related preferences as permitted by the application system.
4. Upload the photograph, signature and other required information or documents in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the applicable examination fee online and verify all entered information before final submission.
6. Submit the application and retain the confirmation page, application number and payment details for future reference.

Admit Card and Result

The CTET admit card is issued before the examination through the official candidate portal. Candidates should download it as soon as it becomes available and verify details such as name, roll number, examination centre, date and reporting instructions. The revised examination date should be checked before downloading or planning for the examination. After the examination, the result will be published online after completion of the evaluation process. Candidates should use the login details requested on the result portal to access their score information.

Selection and Qualification

CTET is an eligibility examination rather than a direct recruitment examination. The principal stage is the written CTET paper selected by the candidate. Candidates who satisfy the applicable qualifying requirements receive CTET qualification status, after which they may use the certificate for teacher recruitment processes where CTET is accepted. Final appointment remains subject to the recruitment authority's eligibility conditions, vacancies and selection procedure.

Important Advice for Applicants

Because the reopened application deadline is 1 September 2026, candidates should avoid waiting until the final hours to submit the form. Before payment, carefully review the selected paper, category, qualification details, personal information and uploaded documents. Applicants should also rely on the latest examination notice for any change to the postponed examination date, admit card schedule or other instructions. Keeping a printed or digital copy of the final application confirmation is recommended for future use.